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Behind the Scenes at a Photoshoot

March 26, 2016

Today we’re taking you behind the scenes for a peek into the other side of a professional styled shoot. While everything comes out gorgeously in the photos, you might be surprised to know there’s a lot of chaos behind the scenes to achieve stunning images! We love when event designers and planners choose The Empire Room as their Dallas styled shoot venue, and we’ve seen firsthand how the behind-the-scenes chaos (seemingly magically) transforms into an exquisitely executed photo shoot.

The Katie Jane Photo

A styled shoot can last anywhere from a few hours, to most of the day. We advise giving ample time to set up, shoot, and clean up so you won’t feel rushed at any point during the process. The day usually starts with bits and pieces strewn about, until a creative eye brings them all together in flawlessly composed images.

The list of vendors can be as intimate or extensive as the hostess likes, but here are just a few of the people who often collaborate to make an event like this come together:

Photographer (a must-have! You can’t have a styled shoot without a photographer!)

Venue (whether indoors or out, venue is key to setting the tone for the shoot)

Event Designer / Wedding Planner

Florist

Models (although some shoots opt to focus on décor instead)

Hair and Makeup Artist

Vintage Rentals Service

Calligrapher

The Katie Jane Photo

The Katie Jane Photo

We love seeing how these talented creatives transform our versatile event space into something uniquely their own. More from this styled shoot coming soon! Stay tuned for the full gallery here on the blog.

Ready to book your own styled shoot? Just reach out so we can schedule a time that works for you. We’d love to host you here at our Dallas styled shoot venue, The Empire Room.